Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers

Baltimore, Maryland

Nursing homes are subject to regulation by state and federal authorities, which require them to assess each individual resident annually, create individualized care plans, reduce the use of chemical and physical restraints, and ensure adequate staff training. Most importantly, all nursing home residents have the natural right to be free from abuse and neglect.

Common claims against nursing homes include physical abuse, neglect, bedsores, malnutrition or dehydration, lack of supervision, and inappropriate medication. If you suspect that a loved one is suffering from abuse or neglect in a nursing home or other elder care facility, be sure to carefully document the details of the situation, including names, dates and specific details. If possible, also take photographs of harmful situations or injuries. Contact Cohen & Dwin at 410-LAW HELP as soon as possible. No one should have to go through this type of abuse or neglect. We’ll discuss your options and find a solution to put a stop to the abuse by taking action against those responsible.

Below is a list of things a family should look for when they suspect abuse:

Danger Signs of Nursing Home Neglect

• Bed/pressure sores
• Low self-esteem
• Use of physical or chemical restraints
• Use of psychotropic medication not authorized by physician
• Bruising or fractures
• Malnutrition
• Poor personal hygiene
• Frequent illness/failure to report illness
• Unexplained or unexpected death of a resident
• Rapid weight loss or weight gain
• Failure of the nursing home staff to report changes in condition
• Resident sustains an injury resulting in the need for emergency room treatment or hospitalization